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Definition of: paragoge
(par′ə·gō′jē) noun
The addition of an inorganic sound or syllable at the end of a word without a change in meaning, as in amongs-t, whils-t, etc. [<L <Gk. paragōgē <para- beyond + agōgē a leading <agein lead]
—par′·a·gog′ic (-goj′ik) adjective
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